Awards and Commendations

The Army Overseas Service Ribbon was first issued in August 1981. It is presented to any member of the United States Army who completes a standard overseas tour of duty. In the 11 December 2006 revision of AR 600-8-22 (Military Awards), the Army eliminated the policy which had restricted the awarding of the Overseas Service Ribbon when another campaign or service medal is awarded.

Prerequisites

Participate in 10 Official 173rd Operations

Army Service Ribbon

History

Established by the Secretary of the Army on 10 April 1981, the Army Service Ribbon is awarded to members of the Army, Army Reserve, and Army National Guard for successful completion of initial-entry training, which for officers is considered to be successful completion of their basic/orientation or higher level course.

Prerequisites

Complete Basic Combat Training (BCT)

Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon

History

The NCO Professional Development Ribbon (established in 1981) is issued by the U.S. Army for completion of any prescribed noncommissioned officer development courses.

Prerequisites

Completion of a leadership course as prescribed by the training units of the 173rd.1st Award: Complete the Warrior Leadership Course (WLC)2nd Award: Complete Advanced Leadership Course

Campaign: Operation Rainmaker

History

Created as a memento to commemorate the Operation Rainmaker campaign.

Prerequisites

60% participation in the campaign

Campaign: Operation Chernarus Freedom

History

Created as a memento to commemorate the Operation Chernarus Freedom campaign.

Prerequisites

60% participation in the campaign

Campaign: Operation Crimson Shadow

History

Created as a memento to commemorate the Operation Crimson Shadow campaign.

Prerequisites

60% participation in the campaign

Campaign: Operation Urgent Fury

History

Created as a memento to commemorate the Operation Urgent Fury campaign.

Prerequisites

60% participation in the campaign.

Campaign: Operation Lionheart

History

Created as a memento to commemorate the Operation Lion Heart campaign.

Prerequisites

60% participation in the campaign.

Campaign: Operation Rogue Dragon

History

Created as a memento to commemorate the Operation Rogue Dragon campaign.

Prerequisites

60% participation in the campaign.

Campaign: Operation Winter Shield

History

Created as a memento to commemorate the Operation Winter Shield campaign.

Prerequisites

60% participation in the campaign.

Campaign: Operation Chain Lightning

History

Created as a memento to commemorate the Operation Chain Lightning campaign.

Prerequisites

60% participation in the campaign.

Campaign: Operation Blind Comet

History

Created as a memento to commemorate the Operation Blind Comet campaign.

Prerequisites

60% participation in the campaign.

Campaign: Operation Iraqi Freedom

History

Created as a memento to commemorate the Operation Iraqi Freedom campaign.

Prerequisites

60% participation in the campaign.

Campaign: Operation Lost Torch

History

Created as a memento to commemorate the Operation Lost Torch campaign.

Prerequisites

60% participation in the campaign.

Campaign: Operation Aftershock

History

Created as a memento to commemorate the Operation Aftershock campaign.

Prerequisites

60% participation in the campaign.

Campaign: Operation Desert Trilogy

History

Created as a memento to commemorate the Operation Desert Trilogy campaign.

Prerequisites

60% participation in the campaign.

Campaign: Operation Mountain Thunder

History

Created as a memento to commemorate the Operation Mountain Thunder campaign in Clafghan.

Prerequisites

60% participation in the campaign.

Campaign: Operation Lost Coast

History

Created as a memento to commemorate the Operation Lost Coast campaign in Bornholm.

Prerequisites

60% participation in the campaign.

Campaign: Operation Peacemaker

History

Created as a memento to commemorate the Operation Peacemaker (UNAPOID) campaign on Isla Duala.

Prerequisites

60% participation in the campaign.

Campaign: Operation Royal Uprising

History

Created as a memento to commemorate the Operation Royal Uprising campaign on Isla Abramia.

Prerequisites

60% participation in the campaign.

Campaign: Vietnam

History

Created as a memento to commemorate the Vietnam throwback campaign.

Prerequisites

60% participation in the campaign.

Campaign: Operation Legion Pursuit

History

Created as a memento to commemorate the Operation Legion Persuit campaign in Diyala.

Prerequisites

60% participation in the campaign.

Campaign: Operation Common Effort

History

Created as a memento to commemorate the Operation Common Effort campaign in Leskovets.

Prerequisites

60% participation in the campaign.

Campaign: Operation Hunter's Mark

History

Created as a memento to commemorate the Operation Hunter's Mark (and Domestic Security and Support Operation) campaign in Pulau/Yellowstone.

Prerequisites

100% participation in the campaign.

Campaign: Operation Rogue Regime

History

Created as a memento to commemorate the Operation Rogue Regime campaign in Tembelan.

Prerequisites

100% participation in the campaign.

Campaign: Operation Headhunter

History

Created as a memento to commemorate the Operation Headhunter campaign in Kidal, Mali.

Prerequisites

100% participation in the campaign.

Campaign: Operation Rock Hopper

History

Created as a memento to commemorate the Operation Rock Hopper campaign on the Kerama island chain.

Prerequisites

100% participation in the campaign.

Campaign: Operation Eastern Support

History

Created as a memento to commemorate the Operation Eastern Support campaign in the Beketov county of the Ukraine.

Prerequisites

100% participation in the campaign.

Campaign: Operation Freedom Sentinel

History

Created as a memento to commemorate the Operation Freedom Sentinel campaign in the Anizay province.

Prerequisites

100% participation in the campaign.

Campaign: Operation Reignfall

History

Created as a memento to commemorate the Operation Reignfall campaign in Zanzibar.

Prerequisites

100% participation in the campaign.

Campaign: Operation Western Anvil

History

Created as a memento to commemorate the Operation Western Anvil simulated campaign in 1989 West Germany.

Prerequisites

100% participation in the campaign.

Campaign: Operation Northern Resolve

History

Created to commemorate the Operation Northern Resolve campaign in Viddaland.

Prerequisites

100% participation in the campaign.

Campaign: Operation Guardian Rehab

History

Created to commemorate the Operation Guardian Rehab campaign in Brazil.

Prerequisites

100% participation in the campaign.

Campaign: Operation Island Incursion

History

Created to commemorate the Operation Island Incursion campaign on Isla Duala.

Prerequisites

100% participation in the campaign.

Campaign: Operation Junta Suppression

History

Created to commemorate the Operation Junta Suppression campaign in Iraq.

Prerequisites

100% participation in the campaign.

Campaign: Operation Secure Virolahti

History

Created to commemorate the Operation Secure Virolahti campaign in Virolahti.

Prerequisites

100% participation in the campaign.

Campaign: Operation Iraqi Resurgence

History

Created to commemorate the Operation Iraqi Resurgence campaign in Syria.

Prerequisites

100% participation in the campaign.

Campaign: Operation Inherent Resolve

History

Created to commemorate the Operation Inherent Resolve campaign in Syria.